Roulette — Don Pendleton

Husband and wife police detectives, both married more to the badge than each other, have inevitable conflict within their marriage and their careers are put to the test when a serial killer invades their quiet and peaceful community.

Detective Rebecca Storme, the only woman in the detective bureau, and sole member of the Sex Crimes Unit, finds that the killer will not only challenge her career, her marriage, but her very life.

Veteran Detective Sergeant Peter Storme, already caught up in the infighting of the police department and city management, is drawn deeper into his career battles and challenges as the killer makes his appearance in his town.

What is ahead for the police department, and especially for two of its detectives, is many sleepless nights as the killer increases his maniacal assault on the innocent women and children of San Remo. Those dedicated to preserving peace are pushed to their limits. The story is fast moving, often riveting, and often disturbing as the cops are repeatedly challenged by a psychopathic killer who has them all in his grip.